Maria witnesses the brutal murder of her mother by soldiers of the corrupt Malangan regime. Fearful that she will be the next target, her father sends her to Ireland for safety. But the refugee hostel in the village of Culduagh is not the safe haven she expected. Hostility to the strangers erupts into violence and Maria finds herself caught in a collision of cultures, fuelled by prejudice and fear. Despite this, a friendship blossoms between Maria and local boy David. But danger still threatens in the form of Jonah Kegale, ...
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Maria witnesses the brutal murder of her mother by soldiers of the corrupt Malangan regime. Fearful that she will be the next target, her father sends her to Ireland for safety. But the refugee hostel in the village of Culduagh is not the safe haven she expected. Hostility to the strangers erupts into violence and Maria finds herself caught in a collision of cultures, fuelled by prejudice and fear. Despite this, a friendship blossoms between Maria and local boy David. But danger still threatens in the form of Jonah Kegale, a secret policeman from Malanga sent to Ireland to find Maria.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
